Chapter 441
The majestic Xingqing Mansion was already in sight. Sun Tu couldn't help but slow down his horse speed a little, and raised his head to look carefully. Although the capital of Xia Kingdom was much worse than that of the Song Dynasty Bianjing, it also had its own unique rough and heroic side. The high wall, which was built only with rammed earth and almost no decoration, is unforgettable.
"Qianli, this is your first time to come to my Daxia capital. I wonder how it looks like Nanjing in your opinion?" Xi Feng Chang also came to him at this time and asked with a smile.
Sun Tu thought for a moment before saying casually: "Xingqing Prefecture is more spectacular than Nanjing, and the city is much larger than Nanjing. And judging from the strength of the city, it is more difficult to conquer than Nanjing." As he said that, he looked up at the soldiers patrolling the snow on the top of the city. The atmosphere here is much stronger than that of Bianjing City, which has loose martial arts.
Hearing that he praised Xingqing Prefecture so much, not only Feng Chang, but also King Yue laughed: "Yes, my Xiadu is naturally stronger than Nanjing City of Liao. But we cannot be complacent. After all, Liao has five capitals, and it is said that Linhuang Prefecture in Shangjing is more majestic than Nanjing, and it is also a strong city that is easy to defend and difficult to attack!"
After saying a few words, everyone vibrated the reins again, urging the horse to move forward faster, and soon arrived in front of the southern gate. The south gate of Xingqing Mansion is different from other cities. It is not just one, but two city gates are opened side by side at less than a mile away.
Of course, this arrangement is not to facilitate the access of the people, but to separate the ordinary people from the team of officials and nobles, so those with noble status do not have to squeeze with the merchants and pawns. With this arrangement, we can see that the domestic level of Xia is quite strict, and Sun Tu and the others are naturally walking on the wider city gate on the right.
When their team of more than 2,000 people and hundreds of large carts came to the city gate, the soldiers guarding there had already come forward to greet him. When they learned that it was His Highness King Yue and others who came, they kept nodding and sneering, and even when some large carts were stumbling because of the uneven road surface, the soldiers immediately stepped forward to help push and pull it up, which naturally made King Yue feel very satisfied, and he rewarded them with a bag of copper coins.
Just as these soldiers said respectful words with gratitude and sent the team through the city gate and walked into the city along the long street, a team of seven or eight people suddenly met in front of them. Even if the team saw the banner of King Yue, they would not dodge, and directly blocked the team's way. Then the strong man even slapped forward and shouted loudly: "Can the Eighth Master of the Xifeng Family be in the team?"
The soldiers who were leading the way in front of him had already pulled out their knives to do something, but after hearing this hello, he hesitated and asked: "Who are you waiting for, what are you doing to find Mr. Xifeng?"
At this time, Xifeng Chang and others who had passed through the city gate a little slower also saw them. The eighth prince of the Xifeng family, who had a smile on his face, suddenly frowned, and explained to the King of Yue first: "That is the person under my third brother. It seems that he is also there, so he should be here to find his nephew." After seeing him nodding, he urged his horse to come forward. Sun Tu slowed down at this time and looked at the brothers who had just met again here thoughtfully.
As early as in Shunjun City, Sun Tu had already seen that the relationship between the brothers of the Xifeng clan was not very good. This was not only because the momentum between Xifengchang and Xifeng feudalism was like water and fire, but also reflected in the fact that Xifengchang almost never mentioned his past with his brothers when chatting with him on weekdays, nor did he miss his two brothers far away in the capital.
Now, when they just arrived at Xingqing Mansion and entered the city gate, Xifeng Yao suddenly appeared. Sun Tu didn't think he came to pick someone up out of brotherhood. On the contrary, his appearance would never have any good things!
The facts proved that Sun Tu's judgment was indeed good, because just after Xifeng Chang came forward to meet Xifeng Yao, the scene quickly became cold. The former had not even even made a horse and asked directly: "What's the matter with me when I come here today? If there is anything, can't I wait until I get home?" As an important minister in the court, Xifeng naturally had a mansion in the capital, and now the two brothers Xifeng Yun and Xifeng Yao, who are officials here, are in charge of their own affairs.
"On the one hand, I came here to pick you up because I miss you, Eighth Brother, so I can't wait for you to go home. On the other hand, it's also for a big event, and a big event that concerns me, Xifeng's family, needs your cooperation." Although Xifeng Yao was a little dissatisfied, he didn't start to get angry and said with a smile.
"Oh? But what big thing can make you wait for me at the city gate so impatiently?" Xi Feng Chang was even more vigilant and stared at the other party and asked. This was not only because of the big thing he said, but also because Xi Feng Chang had already thought of a question at this time - how could Xi Feng Yao so accurately grasp that he would arrive at Xingqing Mansion today?
This is not the pick-up time of the later generations. The arrival time was set long ago, so we could wait in time. Nowadays, there are too many variables on the road from hundreds of miles away to a certain place. Sooner or later, it is too common to arrive in three or five days. Xifengchang doesn't think that his third brother would wait near the South Gate several days in advance until he appeared. So the only explanation is that someone in his team was informing him, and he had also conveyed the news within one or two days! In other words, Xifeng Yao's secret son exists in his team!
This was obviously something that Xi Fengchang could not accept, so at this moment he seemed more and more vigilant, and even thought of ignoring any request from the third brother and going there first! But Xi Fengyao would not let him leave like this, so he quickly expressed his true purpose: "I heard that you got a BMW from the north this time, and want to use it as my Xi Feng family to offer the emperor's birthday gift. I wonder where the horse is now, can you let me see it?"
"Just for this?" Xifeng Chang was a little confused, but before he could make a decision, the two subordinates behind him had already led the snow-white, tall and strong horse, far more majestic than the horses around him and walked up: "I have seen the third young master, this is the BMW that the eight master bought for a lot of money!"
Now even Sun Tu's face changed suddenly. These are the inside players who can control the team's actions, right? He is so brave. He dared to sell Xiao Fengchang, who is their master so blatantly. You must know that Xiao Fengchang hasn't even told them to pull out the horse yet!
Xi Feng Yao ignored Xi Feng Chang's gloomy face, and his admiring eyes swept back and forth on the horse, and then he couldn't help but praise: "It's really a rare BMW. Eighth brother has a good vision. But I'll ask for this horse first. As for the congratulations, we'll find a way to solve it later!" As he said that, he waved his hand and asked someone to come forward to lead the horse.
In fact, there was no need for his subordinates to lead the horse. The two guys who took the initiative to turn the horse were about to pass. This made Xi Feng Chang's face turn blue, and his body began to whip, and he shouted loudly: "Stop it!" As he said that, he had already urged the horse, and the whip in his hand was already whipped out, thrusting heavily on the faces of the two insiders. At the same time, several guards around him had also decisively stepped forward and intercepted their way!
A flash of anger flashed through Xifeng Yao's eyes. He didn't expect Xifeng Chang to resist so directly and fiercely. Because in his memory, the eighth brother who had been a few years ago was inconspicuous at all, how could he dare to compete with him? But today's situation was a little beyond his expectations.
But at this time, he really didn't dare to snatch it directly. He couldn't snatch so many people, so he could only shout: "Old Eighth, you are so arrogant. You dare to show off your might in front of the third brother!"
Xi Fengchang whipped the two inner responders hard as if they were venting their whip, and they were begging for mercy. Then they stopped a little and looked at Xi Fengyao with a cold face: "Third brother, I bought this horse. My father promised me to offer the emperor as a birthday gift. You will take it away now. What's the reason? Do you really think I'm easy to bully?"
"Didn't I say that this horse is of great use!" Xi Feng Yao also blackened his face and said, "Do you know that the prince has known about this horse. Now he is waiting for me to send this BMW in the restaurant there!"
As soon as this said, the scene suddenly became cold again. Even the King of Yue, who had wanted to go forward to mediate, stopped his movements. He looked at the restaurant with a large front door thoughtfully, and then saw the familiar and luxurious carriage parked not far from the restaurant - it was the car of his brother, Prince Li Renai!
In fact, the Xixia Kingdom has always maintained its own nomadic nature. Even the high-ranking officials usually ride horses when they go out, such as the King of Yue. However, because the prince was influenced by the Han Confucianism since he was a child, he actually prefers to ride in more grand carriages. For this reason, the emperor also specially asked someone to go to the Song Kingdom to find the best craftsmen to build several luxurious carriages for him, which is one of them.
This car alone is worth nearly ten good horses in China, and it is the symbol of the prince here. At least people like King Yue can recognize it at a glance. After confirming that what Feng Yao said is not false, King Yue's actions stopped, without wanting to be involved too much.
And the Xifeng Chang on the other side also changed color again: "The prince actually fell in love with my Xifeng family, who was going to offer the emperor's BMW?"
Chapter completed!